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Pia Heikkila
7 years ago
Zabaan is a professionally run school for language lovers. Having studied both Hindi and Urdu at Zabaan for over two years, I have nothing but praise for the hard work all the staff puts in to make learning interesting, inspiring and efficient. Teachers are well trained, friendly and understand the difficulties students face with a new language and/or script. Extra points for the online booking system. Shabash Zabaan!
Harsheen Anand
4 years ago
Had an awesome experience learning gurmukhi script from Anshu ma'am at Zabaan. The beginner course has helped me immensely in reading and writing the script. Thanks a lot Zabaan for making such courses available to anyone interested in learning these North Indian languages. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to learn gurmukhi script.
Federico T
8 years ago
Amazing facilities, amazing team of teachers, well designed courses and the meals are also quite good. Worth the price.
Thomas Talhelm
7 years ago
I highly recommend Zabaan. I've taken classes at Zabaan during two trips to India, and I will be back. I have a decently large comparison set, having studied languages at universities and private language schools in the US, China, and India. In my experience, Zabaan stands out for its combination of teachers who know Hindi in depth but also have an incredibly profound and helpful meta-understanding of the language--things like grammar, syntax, and tone/context. The intro class has several teachers who rotate, which I found was a fantastic combination of native speakers (with obvious benefits as teachers) and non-native learners who have the unique insights that only outsiders can bring. For example, I was struggling with how to pronounce two of the t's in Hindi. Then one day, an Australian teacher taught me the difference between the two in a single insightful moment. Added bonus: The home-cooked lunches and chai are also fantastic. Highly recommend.
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For more than two decades, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Manisha
Manisha has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Lady Shri Ram College for women (LSR), Delhi University and is currently pursuing her masters in English. She also holds DELF (Diplôme d’etudes en langue Française) B2 level and is currently pursuing C1 level from Alliance Française de Delhi. She has an ardent love for learning and teaching languages and that reflects in her passion to motivate her students to find their unique voice and personality in the language they learn. She is patient and clear, and empowers her students to learn and speak the language they are learning confidently and fluently.
Bahati
I am a native Swahili speaker from East Africa, the birthplace of the Swahili language, with a deep understanding of its linguistic and cultural heritage. I have extensive experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Swahili.
My teaching approach emphasizes practical communication, cultural immersion, and a supportive learning environment tailored to learners of all levels. I am passionate about sharing the richness of East African culture while helping students achieve their personal, academic, and professional language goals.
Kadambari
I am an academic researcher and educator, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Delhi. My academic foundation includes a Master's degree in Hindu Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit Honors, both also earned from the University of Delhi. My background provides me with a deep, specialized understanding of classical Indian languages, texts, and philosophical traditions.
